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Owner's Manual IPS LED MONITOR (LED MONITOR*) *LG LED Monitors are LCD Monitors with LED Backlighting. Please read the safety information carefully before using the product. IPS LED Monitor (LED Monitor) Model List 34UC79G www.lg.com...
CONTENTS LICENSE----------------------------- USER-SETTINGS------------------ - Activating the Main Menu- ------------------- 19 Main Menu Features ASSEMBLING-AND-PREPARING-- - User Settings- -------------------------------- 20 - Product Components- ------------------------- 4 Menu Settings - Supported Drivers and Software- ------------- 5 Quick Settings - Product and Button Description--------------- 6 Input How to Use the Joystick Button Picture...
LICENSE Each model has different licenses. Visit www.lg.com for more information on the license. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
The product warranty will not cover damage or injury caused by the use of unauthorized components. It is recommend that use the supplied components. If you use generic cables not certified by LG, the screen may not display or there may be image noises. NOTE The components may look different from those illustrated here.
Optional True-Color-Pro Optional Required and Recommended: You can download and install the latest version from the enclosed CD or from the LGE website (www.lg.com) . Optional: You can download and install the latest version from the LGE website (www.lg.com) .
Product-and-Button-Description Joystick Button Power LED On: power is on Off: power is off How-to-Use-the-Joystick-Button You can easily control the functions of the monitor by pressing the joystick button or moving it left/right with your finger. Basic-Functions Press the joystick button once with your finger to turn on the Power-on monitor.
Moving-and-Lifting-the-Monitor CAUTION When moving or lifting the monitor, follow these in- structions to prevent the monitor from being scratched Avoid touching the monitor screen as much as or damaged and to ensure safe transportation, regard- possible. less of its shape or size. - This may result in damage to the screen or some of the pixels used to create images.
Installing-the-Monitor- Assembling-the-Stand Cable-Holder * Assemble the Cable-Holder. Stand-Body Stand-Base CAUTION To protect the screen, place the screen face down on the screen pad which is inside the box. Stand-Hinge...
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CAUTION Illustrations in this document represent typical procedures, so they may look different from the actual product. Applying excessive force when tightening screws may cause damage to the monitor. Damage caused in this way will not be covered by the product warranty.
Installing-on-a-Table Connect the power adapter to the monitor and then Lift the monitor and place it on the table in an plug the power cord into the wall outlet. upright position. Place the monitor at least 100 mm away from the wall to ensure sufficient ventilation. 100-mm 100-mm 100-mm...
Adjusting-the-Stand-Height Adjusting-the-Angle Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an Place the monitor mounted on the stand base in an upright position. upright position. Handle the monitor with both hands for safety. Adjust the angle of the screen. The angle of the screen can be adjusted forward or backward from -5°...
Using-the-Kensington-lock NOTE The connector for the Kensington security system is The left or right side of the monitor head can be located at the bottom of the monitor. slightly rotated up or down (up to 3°). Adjust the For more information on installation and usage, refer to horizontal level of the monitor head.
A non-VESA standard screw may damage the product Remove the four screws tightened on the back of the and cause the monitor to fall. LG Electronics is not monitor. liable for any accidents relating to the use of non- Place the wall mount plate onto the monitor and align standard screws.
Use an authorized The monitor may flicker when turned on in an area LG wall mount and contact the local dealer or where the temperature is low. This is normal. qualified personnel.
Connecting-to-a-PC DisplayPort-connection Transmits digital video and audio signals from your PC This monitor supports the *Plug and Play feature. to the monitor. Connect the monitor to your PC using *Plug and Play: A feature that allows you to add the DisplayPort cable as shown in the illustration below. a device to your computer without having to reconfigure anything or install any manual drivers.
Connecting-AV-Devices Connecting-Peripherals HDMI-connection USB-Cable-connection HDMI transmits digital video and audio signals from The USB port on the product functions as a USB hub. your AV device to the monitor. Connect your AV device To use USB 3.0, connect the A-B type USB 3.0 cable of to the monitor using the HDMI cable as shown in the the product to the PC.
Connecting-Headphones NOTE Connect peripherals to the monitor via the headphones Make sure to install the most recent Windows OS port. Connect as illustrated. service pack before using the product. Peripheral devices are sold separately. A keyboard, mouse, or USB device can be connected to the USB port.
USER-SETTINGS Activating-the-Main-Menu Press the joystick button on the bottom of the monitor. Move the joystick up/down ( ▲ / ▼ ) and left/right( ◄ / ► ) to set the options. Press the joystick button once more to exit the main menu. Joystick Button Button Menu-Status...
User-Settings Menu-Settings To view the OSD menu, press the joystick button at the bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Configure the options by moving the joystick up/down/left/right. To return to the upper menu or set other menu items, move the joystick to ◄ or pressing ( / Ok) it.
Quick-Settings Quick Settings Brightness 100 > To view the OSD-menu, press the joystick-button at the Quick Settings Quick Settings Contrast 70 > bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Volume 30 > Go to Quick-Settings by moving the joystick. Input Input Configure the options following the instructions that ap-...
Input Quick Settings Input Brightness 100 > To view the OSD-menu, press the joystick-button at the Quick Settings Quick Settings HDMI 1 Contrast 70 > Quick Se bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Volume 30 > Go to Input by moving the joystick. Input List HDMI1 >...
Picture- Input Settings Picture tness 100 > Picture Mode Custom > To view the OSD-menu, press the joystick-button at the Quick Settings HDMI 1 70 > Quick Settings Picture Adjust > bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. 30 >...
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Menu->-Picture- Description Picture-Adjust Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the screen. Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the screen. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen. SUPER-RESOLUTION+ High Optimizes the screen for crystal clear images. Best for high defini- tion video or games. Middle Optimizes the screen for comfortable viewing, with images at the middle level between the low and high modes.
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Menu->-Picture- Description Game-Adjust Black-Stabilizer You can control the black contrast to have better visibility in dark scenes. Increasing the Black-Stabilizer value brightens the low gray level area on the screen. (You can easily distinguish objects on dark game screens.) Reducing the Black- Stabilizer value darkens the low gray level area and increases the dynamic contrast on the screen.
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Menu->-Picture Description Color-Adjust Gamma Custom gamma settings: Gamma-0, Gamma-1, Gamma-2. The higher the gamma value, the darker the image becomes. Likewise, the lower the gamma value, the lighter the image becomes. Color-Temp Custom The user can adjust it to red, green, or blue by customization. Warm Sets the screen color to a reddish tone.
General General > Language English > e Mode Custom To view the OSD-menu, press the joystick-button at the Quick Settings e Adjust > SMART ENERGY SAVING > bottom of the monitor and then enter the Menu. Adjust > Power LED >...
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Menu->-General Description Quick-Charge Quick-Charge is a feature that rapidly charges the device connected to the USB 3.0 port. Enables Quick-Charge. Disables Quick-Charge. NOTE The charging speed may vary depending on the device. OSD-Lock This feature disables the configuration and adjustment of menus. Enables OSD-Lock.
TROUBLESHOOTING Nothing-is-displayed-on-the-screen. Is the monitor's power cord plugged in? Check if the power cord is correctly plugged into the power outlet. Is the power LED on? Check the power cable connection and press the power button. Check that the connected input is enabled (Menu->-Input). Is the power on and the power LED displaying white? Is the power LED blinking?
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Be sure to install the display driver from the display driver CD (or diskette) that comes with your display. Or, you can also download the driver from our web site: http://www.lg.com. Make sure to check if the graphics card supports Plug and Play function.
- S PECIFICATIONS LCD Screen Type TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen Color Depth HDMI 8-bit color is supported. DP (DisplayPort) 8-bit color is supported. Pixel Pitch 0.312 mm x 0.310 mm Resolution Maximum Resolution 2560 x 1080 @ 144 Hz Recommended Resolution 2560 x 1080 @ 60 Hz Video Signal Horizontal Frequency...
Factory-Support-Mode (Preset-Mode,-HDMI/-DisplayPort-PC) Horizontal- Vertical- Display-Modes-(Resolution) Polarity(H/V) Remarks Frequency(kHz) Frequency(Hz) 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 800 x 600 37.879 60.317 1024 x 768 48.363 60.0 1024 x 768 97.551 119.989 1152 x 864 109.756 119.952 1280 x 720 91.493 119.912 1280 x 1024 130.035 119.958 1920 x 1080...
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(CD) carefully and keep it at hand. Please note that the LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you label attached to the product provides information for on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing technical support.
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